JUST WATCHED

China's image of strength

MUST WATCH

China's image of strength01:03

Obama also mentioned the name of Tibet's spiritual leader -- who is regarded by China as a separatist.

"Even as we recognize Tibet is part of the People's Republic of China, we continue to encourage Chinese authorities to preserve the religious and cultural identity of the Tibetan people, and to engage the Dalai Lama or his representatives," he said.

Xi said he was willing to have a human rights dialogue with the United States, but as is customary with Chinese leaders, he pointed out that the concept of human rights was seen differently in Beijing.

"We must recognize that countries have different historical processes and realities, that we need to respect people of all countries in the rights to choose their own development independently," he said.